What is the cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 3.600 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 8h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 8h 36m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between ExCeL London and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR and arriving at Istanbul via Trafalgar Square, London Victoria and Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from ExCeL London to Istanbul?

The distance between ExCeL London and Istanbul is 2504 km.

How do I travel from ExCeL London to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 33h 53m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the ExCeL London to Istanbul bus from?

ExCeL London to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the ExCeL London to Istanbul bus arrive?

ExCeL London to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between ExCeL London and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of ExCeL London. It is currently 2:50 AM in ExCeL London and 5:50 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4546+ hotels available in Istanbul.

ExCeL London to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly London City Airport to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST)LCY - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 20m
₺14,213–42,333
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)LGW - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 48m
₺2,698–15,512
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priory
2. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
33h 53m
₺4,084–7,907
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from ExCeL London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
27h 7m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 36m
₺5,987–16,343
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
8h 49m
₺3,613–10,270
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)LTN - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 2m
₺3,134–12,028
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)STN - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 28m
₺7,330–20,969
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
42h 36m
₺8,019–8,860
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationN280
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
2d 3h
₺7,971–15,601
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Bucureşti Autogara Obor
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d 13h
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
2d 22h
₺4,411–11,458
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from ExCeL London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
28h 15m
₺23,833–35,692

ExCeL London to Istanbul by foot and bus

2Weekly Services

2d 3hAverage Duration

₺7,971Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,503.8 km
Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Istanbul via Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR, Trafalgar Square, Victoria Station, London Victoria, and Munich in around 2d 3h.

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